Saint Michael's College

VERMONT

, a Catholic, residential, liberal arts college in the Burlington area of Vermont, seeks a scholar from any Humanities field, for a two year appointment as the Henry G. Fairbanks Visiting Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, beginning late-August 2011.

This endowed program seeks a recent Ph.D. (within the last seven years) to teach half-time in the department of his or her specialty and half-time in our Humanities Program, a series of interdisciplinary liberal studies courses that cover primary texts from the Western cultural tradition, from antiquity to the present. Scholars with cross-cultural comparative foci are also encouraged to apply.

The scholar will be mentored in the craft of teaching and will live (with family, if applicable) adjacent to the campus, in an attractive 3 BR, stand-alone house (housing is included as part of total compensation). Such proximity will facilitate the scholar’s participation in on-campus Humanities Program events and other events.

Teaching load is 3 courses, per semester (2 preps possible). Average class size is 20 - 25 students.

Competitive salary and benefits; annual travel support for conferences is available.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to undergraduate teaching and be supportive of the mission of this Catholic, residential, liberal arts college. Saint Michael's College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. Applicants are invited to address in their cover letters how they might contribute to the promotion of this diversity.

A complete application will consist of a cover letter, CV and names and contact information for three references. Graduate school transcripts and reference letters may be requested of finalists, at a later stage.

Applicants must apply online, at:

http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com

Review of applications will begin March 28, 2011 and continue until an appointment is made.

EEO/AA Policy
Saint Michael's College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and student body.


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